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Panasonic 3-CCD Mini-DV Cinema Video Camcorder with 10x Optical Zoomf/1.6 Lens

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★★★★★
4.8

based on 86 reviews  

 

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★★★★★
4.5

$2,499.95

from 2 stores

Pros

  • Great picture quality (74)
  • Comfortable to operate (66)
  • Great features (64)
  • Durable (60)
  • Versatile (57)
  • Simple controls (41)
  • Great sound (40)
  • 24 p (1)
  • 24p (1)
  • 24p, inexpensive (1)
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Cons

  • Complicated to operate (7)
  • Poor sound (7)
  • Auto focus is slowish (1)
  • Auto focus on close shots (1)
  • Auto white balance (1)
  • Built in mic is stingy (1)
  • Can't change out the lens (1)
  • Huge filter thread (1)
  • Inaccurate owner's manual (1)

Best Uses

  • Movies/short films (64)
  • Special events (42)
  • Travel (29)
  • Weddings (28)
  • Documentaries (20)
  • Sports (20)
  • Family (14)
  • Editing (9)
  • Home movies (4)
  • Professional work (3)
 
 
 

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Panasonic 3-CCD Mini-DV Cinema Video Camcorder with 10x Optical Zoomf/1.6 Lens

BizRate Rating Outstanding 9.6

$2,499.95

No Tax Outside NY
BizRate Rating Outstanding 9.1

$2,499.95

 

Product Reviews

Last update: Aug 18, 2009

Panasonic 3-CCD Mini-DV Cinema Video Camcorder with 10x Optical Zoomf/1.6 Lens Reviews

 
 
 

Most helpful positive review

[3 of 3 customers found this review helpful]

Most helpful negative review

 
★★★★★
5.0
Awesome Professional Handheld Camera!

"This is hands down the best handheld standard definition camera. Panasonics craftsmanship is second to none. The magnesium alloy chase provides the strength ones needs for shooting out on the field. The picture quality is as good as any standard definition camera: consumer, “prosumer” or professional. I have shot with the Canon XL 2. The XL2 is a great camera both durable while producing a good SD image, h..." Read Full Review »

Nov 26, 2008 by Justin

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★☆☆☆☆
1.0
power problem

"The Main fuse blows and it must be taken apart to replace [$]. Other posts confirm it's not just mine. If you don't mind never being for sure it will work and don't mind the wait and cost to repair, it,s great. I profoudly wish I han't bought it...." Read Full Review »

Oct 15, 2008 by bogie

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[3 of 3 customers found this review helpful]

Panasonic 3-CCD Mini-DV Cinema Video Camcorder with 10x Optical Zoomf/1.6 Lens Review

Awesome Professional Handheld Camera!

★★★★★
5.0

    Pros

  • Comfortable to Operate
  • Durable
  • Great Features
  • Great Picture Quality
  • Versatile
  • More »

    Cons

  • None

    Best Uses

  • Close Action
  • Documentaries
  • Editing
  • Movies/Short Films
  • Travel
  • More »
 

"This is hands down the best handheld standard definition camera. Panasonics craftsmanship is second to none. The magnesium alloy chase provides the strength ones needs for shooting out on the field. The picture quality is as good as any standard definition camera: consumer, “prosumer” or professio …"  Read Full Review »

Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend
Nov 26 2008
Justin
Miami, Fl
I am:
  • Pro Videographer
Reviewed at:
Price: $2,499.95
 

[2 of 2 customers found this review helpful]

Panasonic 3-CCD Mini-DV Cinema Video Camcorder with 10x Optical Zoomf/1.6 Lens Review

a dream come true

★★★★★
5.0

    Pros

  • Comfortable to Operate
  • Durable
  • Great Features
  • Great Picture Quality
  • Simple Controls
  • More »

    Cons

  • None

    Best Uses

  • Movies/Short Films
  • Special Events
  • Sports
  • Weddings
 

"I recently had the opportunity (financially) to finally invest in the type of camera you won't find in your local electronics store. After doing months of online research and reading countless positive reviews I settled on this baby. What a joy!

I've done admirable professional work with consumer …"  Read Full Review »

Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend
Jul 24 2008
Captain Video
Perrysburg.Ohio
I am:
  • Semi-Professional
Reviewed at:
Price: $2,499.95
 

[3 of 3 customers found this review helpful]

Panasonic 3-CCD Mini-DV Cinema Video Camcorder with 10x Optical Zoomf/1.6 Lens Review

THE AG-DVX100B ROCKS! I'D LOVE ANOTHER

★★★★★
5.0

    Pros

  • AWESOME CAMCORDER
  • Comfortable to Operate
  • Durable
  • Great Features
  • Great Picture Quality
  • More »

    Cons

  • NOT ONE

    Best Uses

  • Family
  • JUST LOOKING AT IT
  • Movies/Short Films
  • Special Events
  • Weddings
 

"I've wanted this camcorder for about 5 years.When it actually arrived it was so awesome. I've read so many forums and just tons of comments about camcorders specifically about the AG-DVX100.Yes the 24P is why I bought it. BUT just filming 60i and utilizing the 1/3 inch CCD's is a beautiful picutre. …"  Read Full Review »

Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend
Jul 3 2008
Jim
Connecticut
I am:
  • Professional
Reviewed at:
Price: $2,499.95
 

[3 of 3 customers found this review helpful]

Panasonic 3-CCD Mini-DV Cinema Video Camcorder with 10x Optical Zoomf/1.6 Lens Review

Add real mics for great audio

★★★★★
5.0

    Pros

  • Comfortable to Operate
  • Great Features
  • Great Picture Quality
  • Simple Controls

    Cons

  • None

    Best Uses

  • Documentaries
  • Movies/Short Films
 

"I record musical events: concerts, recitals, and auditions mostly, and make music and educational videos. I had to use an XLR (overpriced for what you get) adapter on my other cam and it had no phantom power so I couldn't use my best mics. This Panny takes my AKG C414's in directly, has phantom powe …"  Read Full Review »

Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend
Jan 12 2009
Soundview
Florida
I am:
  • Pro Videographer
Reviewed at:
Price: $2,499.95
 

[2 of 2 customers found this review helpful]

Panasonic 3-CCD Mini-DV Cinema Video Camcorder with 10x Optical Zoomf/1.6 Lens Review

The SD camera in the world

★★★★★
5.0

    Pros

  • Comfortable to Operate
  • Durable
  • Great Features
  • Great Picture Quality
  • Great Sound
  • More »

    Cons

  • None

    Best Uses

  • Documentaries
  • Editing
  • Movies/Short Films
  • Travel
 

"I LOVE this camera.



This past spring break, I went to New Orleans to shoot a documentary on the Lower Ninth Ward and how it still looks like its been hit yesterday by Katrina. This camera allowed me the ability to move around as if I had a Sony Handicam but at the same time produce quality images …"  Read Full Review »

Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend
Apr 20 2009
DJ C*No
Santa Cruz, CA
I am:
  • Semi-pro Videographer
Reviewed at:
Price: $2,499.95
 
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Panasonic 3-CCD Mini-DV Cinema Video Camcorder with 10x Optical Zoomf/1.6 Lens

BizRate Rating Outstanding 9.6

$2,499.95

No Tax Outside NY
BizRate Rating Outstanding 9.1

$2,499.95

 

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